Villages · North West England
Great Blencow
In or near Catterlen.
Great Blencow — a village in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 6.0 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Blencow is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a small residential community within the region, characterised by its rural setting. The village features traditional architecture and a landscape typical of the Lowlands, providing a peaceful environment. Local amenities may include basic services and access to surrounding countryside for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6832, -2.8439
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Dacre
- Postcode
- CA11 0DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648156 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Blencow Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Blencow Methodist Chapel
Chapels · 0.5 km
Little Blencow
Villages · 0.6 km
Woodside
Caravan parks · 1.5 km
Storch Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Catterlen
Towns & cities · 1.8 km
Blencow
Towns & cities · 1.9 km
War Memorial Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Catterlen Hall tower house
Literary houses · 2.1 km
Stafford House
Hotels · 2.1 km
Catterlen Hall
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Greystoke, Cumbria
Castles · 2.2 km
Nearby
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Blencow Bridge
Blencow Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · North West England
Blencow Methodist Chapel
Blencow Methodist Chapel — chapel in Greystoke, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Woodside
Woodside — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Storch Bridge
Storch Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Towns & cities · North West England
Catterlen
Catterlen — village and civil parish in Cumbria, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Great Blencow
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Woodside
Woodside — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Stafford House
Stafford House — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Ullswater Heights
Ullswater Heights — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Flusco Wood
Flusco Wood — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Stonefold Cottages
Stonefold Cottages — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Narrowbar Cafe
Narrowbar Cafe — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
Gloucester Arms
Gloucester Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Two Lions public house and integral stables
Two Lions public house and integral stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
Oddfellows Arms
Oddfellows Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Blencow?
- Great Blencow is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0DB), in the parish of Dacre.
- What is Great Blencow?
- Great Blencow — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Great Blencow?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0DB.
- Is Great Blencow a protected site?
- Yes — Great Blencow is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Great Blencow?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0DB.